ThePrint NationalInterest: India is re-hyphenating itself with Pakistan all over again. It needs a new 3D strategy
Jun 21, 2025
The discussion delves into India's shifting approach to its relationship with Pakistan, emphasizing the age-old strategy of de-hyphenation. The podcast highlights the BJP's domestic political maneuvers that intertwine with broader geopolitical tensions, especially regarding China. A proposed '3D Strategy' seeks to diminish, deter, and de-hyphenate India's issues with Pakistan, marking a pivotal moment in India's national power dynamics. This refreshing perspective on India's foreign policy is essential listening for those interested in global politics.
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India's Dehyphenation Strategy
- For three decades, India's grand strategy focused on dehyphenation from Pakistan to separate its image from Pakistan's actions.
- This approach discouraged any diplomatic visits combining India and Pakistan as it symbolized hyphenation, which India opposed strongly.
Modi's Government Re-Hyphenates India
- Modi government re-hyphenated India with Pakistan domestically, contrasting with the national strategy of distancing.
- Pakistan's mention in BJP speeches is disproportionately more frequent than China's, despite China posing a greater long-term challenge.
Pakistan Manageable En Passant
- General Krishna Swami Sundarji recognized China as the real challenge, viewing Pakistan as manageable 'en passant'.
- This earlier military perspective contrasts with India's current intensified focus on Pakistan in politics.